Features of the White Light home whitening system
The main active ingredient of the system is a gel, which contains high-quality components used for professional dental procedures. They keep teeth healthy and do not cause any harm to the enamel.
Composition of the White Light system:
- gel with active ingredients;
- mouth guards for upper teeth;
- mouthguards for lower teeth;
- whitening agent;
- light device;
- batteries.
With the help of the gel, impurities are dissolved on the enamel, and the whitening composition gives the teeth whiteness.
Instructions for use
To achieve the desired effect, you should strictly adhere to the instructions for use attached to the system:
- Brush your teeth thoroughly.
- Carefully open the tubes of gels.
- Apply both gels alternately to both trays with a narrow strip. You need to fill every cavity with gel.
- Place the trays on the teeth. In this case, you need to cover their entire outer surface with your lips.
- Press the LED lamp tightly onto the mouth guard and turn it on. A faint blue color should appear.
- After 10 minutes, the LED will turn off and the aligners can be removed. For the best effect, it is recommended to turn on the lamp for another 10 minutes. You can use it three times in one session. The first procedure takes no more than 10 minutes.
- After removing the aligners, the mouth is rinsed with water. You also need to remember to rinse the mouth guards themselves well.
A teeth whitening course can last no more than two weeks . The procedure must be carried out daily.
After the procedure, you should not smoke or eat dyes (tea, coffee, beets, etc.) for some time.
How to whiten teeth correctly?
Step one: read the instructions
Be sure to pay attention to what is written in the instructions, even if this is not your first time doing whitening. Most products have similar methods of use, but due to the difference in composition there may be some differences in use. Therefore, read the instructions to the very end, paying special attention to possible side effects.
- Remember that improper use of any whitening products is dangerous to the health of your teeth. The fact is that the process itself causes weakening of the enamel, so you need to approach it carefully. The active substance applied to the strips may cause soft tissue irritation and other problems.
- Different brands of strips have different instructions, so every time you use a product from a new manufacturer, read the manual carefully.
Step two: brush your teeth
Before you begin whitening, brush your teeth thoroughly, otherwise food debris and plaque will prevent you from achieving good results.
Important:
- Do not whiten your teeth immediately after brushing them; do this at least half an hour after the procedure.
If you want to achieve maximum results, it is better to have the cleaning done by a dentist. There are several procedures that will help restore teeth to their natural color and get rid of hard and soft plaque. The most popular options: ultrasonic cleaning and cleaning using an Air Flow device. The first is necessary if you have tartar. The second is a more gentle procedure; food debris and soft plaque are removed using a special abrasive solution, which is released under pressure.
Step Three: Prepare the Strips
Before you fix the strips, make sure you are using them correctly. Some manufacturers produce strips of various shapes for the upper and lower teeth. In other cases, the products do not differ from each other. Be sure to figure this out when you decide to whiten.
- After you understand how to properly fix the elements, prepare the strips. The composition contains an active substance, most often it is based on hydrogen peroxide. The principle of operation is simple - oxygen is gradually released from peroxide, which penetrates the enamel, discoloring the pigment.
- The smooth side does not contain active gel; its main function is to make it convenient for you to stick the strips to your teeth.
Step Four: Apply the strips to your teeth
- Apply the strip to the front surface of your teeth with the gel side so that it completely covers the teeth, then smooth out any irregularities.
- In order to straighten the strip, it is convenient to use a toothbrush.
- Make sure that the strip actually covers the entire row of teeth, if you, of course, want to get a uniform result.
- Try not to get the gel on your gums, especially during the period of wisdom teeth eruption, otherwise perioronitis may occur; if necessary, remove it with a cotton swab, as long-term presence of the active substance on soft tissues can cause irritation.
Step Five: Wait
After both strips are attached to the teeth, all that remains is to wait a little. Do not touch the strip for the process to proceed correctly. The required time depends on the concentration of the active substance and other factors. Therefore, be sure to read the instructions carefully to correctly determine how long you will need to wait. Usually the session lasts about half an hour, after which you can remove the strips.
Step Six: Remove the Strips
- After the waiting time has passed, you need to carefully remove the strips. Slowly peel them off the enamel surface and discard.
- Carefully watch the clock so as not to overexpose the gel on your teeth. This can lead to damage to the enamel or irritation of the gums, and the delay can also increase tooth sensitivity.
- Remember that if you leave the strips on longer, the effect will not become more noticeable.
- Be sure to rinse your mouth after removing the whitening strips. After this, to completely remove any remaining gel, brush your teeth with a toothbrush.
Seventh step: repeat the procedure
Unlike in-office whitening, home remedies never provide instant results. Therefore, to make your teeth whiter, you will have to undergo several procedures. The gel that is applied to the strips has a small concentration of the active substance, which is why the lightening is not immediately noticeable. But this also has its advantages, since the process becomes less destructive to the enamel. Remember that quality whitening requires patience. To obtain a noticeable effect, you will need to carry out several procedures. They should be repeated in accordance with the rules written in the instructions.
- In most cases, you will need to do the procedure for 30 minutes twice a day.
- The minimum recommended period for using whitening strips is 14 days.
- The results become noticeable approximately four months after you start the procedure.
How does bleach work?
The gel contains carbamide peroxide, which begins to activate under the influence of an LED lamp. The active oxygen produced penetrates dentin and tooth enamel, pushing pigment spots out of them. Hard tissues are not destroyed. Therefore, the White Light system is absolutely safe.
Its advantages include:
- effective teeth whitening;
- ease of use;
- safety for gums and tooth enamel;
- quite low cost compared to whitening in dental clinics;
- achieving results in just 10 minutes.
Compound
In addition to peroxide and peroxide, whitening products may also contain other additional substances: antibacterial components, flavors, catalysts, reagents. Their main goal is to neutralize active substances and reduce harmful effects on the surface of teeth. Additionally, they provide protection to elements from destruction under the influence of pathogenic agents.
Antibacterial substances freshen breath and prevent inflammatory gum diseases. Regents lighten plaque and tartar. Dentists advise patients to choose for home procedures those pencils that contain peroxide rather than hydrogen peroxide. In this case, the risks of negative consequences when whitening your teeth yourself are minimized.
If the concentration of peroxide in the pencil is too high, then there may be a risk of damage to the enamel along with periodontal tissues. Elements with thin and fragile enamel are especially susceptible to the effects of aggressive chemicals.
Contraindications for use
Despite its safety, the home teeth whitening system should not be used for the following diseases and conditions:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- children and adolescents under 16 years of age;
- for chronic gum diseases;
- during orthodontic treatment.
The White Light system is designed to whiten only the natural hard tissues of teeth, therefore it is not recommended to clean dentures, crowns and fillings with its help.
Kinds
Manufacturers of whitening pencils use innovative technologies in the process of creating them. Let's look at the most popular types of products depending on the manufacturer, which have earned positive reviews from customers and dentists.
Bright White
Pencil with a volume of 2.5 ml, the active substance of which is hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of 12%. In addition, the product contains peppermint oil, glycerin, propylene glycerol and triethanolamine. You can determine the effect of the procedure using a special scale that comes with the pencil. Teeth lightening by several shades occurs in an average of 4–5 sessions. The cost of Bright White is from 500 to 700 rubles.
Teeth whitening pen
Products from an American manufacturer, recommended for use after professional teeth cleaning. It contains carbamide peroxide, carbomer, peppermint oil and triethanolamine. In the absence of preliminary removal of plaque and tartar, the drug will have only a minor effect. The price of the product varies from 800 to 1300 rubles.
Luxury White PRO
The concentration of the active substance in the pencil (carbamide peroxide) is 35%. The effectiveness after several procedures of using Luxury White PRO will be clearly visible. On average, after several procedures, the enamel brightens by 4–6 tones on the Witt scale. Distinctive features of the product: quick drying of the whitening gel on enamel, high concentration of urea in the product, no need to rinse off the composition. The cost of correcting visual defects in enamel will cost 1000–1800 rubles.
HollywoodSmile
The active substance of the drug is acid peroxide, which penetrates into the deep layers of tooth enamel. Thanks to this effect, whitening occurs both outside and inside. After a course of procedures, it is possible to lighten the enamel by 3-4 tones. The product is produced in South Korea and sold in a pharmacy at a price of 500 rubles.
ROCS
A Swiss-Russian product designed to break down plaque, which gives the smile a yellowish tint. The whitening gel contains polishing crystals produced using patented technology. The cost of a pencil is from 200 to 400 rubles.
Pencil Rox is especially effective in combating coffee and cigarette stains. There are polishing brushes on both sides of the pencil, which make it possible to work on the inside of the elements.
Bliq
The pencil is small in size and is produced jointly by an Italian and Korean company. When applied to the elements, the gel does not spread over the gums. The whitening component in the preparation is carbamide peroxide. The smile lightening course lasts approximately 2–3 weeks. During this time, it is possible to whiten the enamel by 3–5 tones. The price of the product varies from 1,700 to 2,000 rubles.
Yotuel whitening pen
The Italian-made drug makes it possible to lighten teeth by 2 tones and at the same time protect their surface from destructive processes. The original product is convenient to carry in your purse and take on the road. The active substance in Yotuel whitening pen is carbamide peroxide. The price of the product is 400–500 rubles.
White Kiss
The pencil is produced in Spain and contains carbamide peroxide in a 10% concentration. The drug can be used as an independent lightening agent for 10 days. White Kiss contains components that prevent the development of dental hypersensitivity. The cost of the product in pharmacies ranges from 900 to 1500 rubles.
Globe White
Fluorine-containing components of the product not only whiten, but also strengthen dentin. The convenient release form helps a person keep this special product always at hand.
